Health and Physical Development (HPD)

Other North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development sets

• Approaches to Play and Learning (APL)
• Cognitive Development (CD)
• Emotional and Social Development (ESD)
• Language Development and Communication (LDC)

Try new foods.HPD-1p

Feed themselves with utensils independently.HPD-1q

Communicate that some foods are good for them (fresh fruits, vegetables, milk) and some are not healthy (potato chips, soda).HPD-1r

Try new foods.HPD-1s

Feed themselves with utensils independently.HPD-1t

Given a selection of familiar foods, identify which foods are nutritious and which are not.HPD-1u

Talk about variety and amount of foods needed to be healthy (can identify what is missing from their meal).HPD-1v

Name foods and beverages that help to build healthy bodies.HPD-1w

Develop strength and stamina by spending moderate periods of time playing vigorously.HPD-2k

Choose a variety of structured and unstructured physical activities indoors and outdoors.HPD-2l

Participate in simple games and other structured motor activities that enhance physical fitness (songs with movement, throwing and catching).HPD-2m

Transition from active to quiet activities with limited guidance and support.HPD-2n

Develop strength and stamina by spending extended periods of time playing vigorously.HPD-2o

Communicate ways exercise keeps us healthy and makes us feel good.HPD-2p

Participate in structured and unstructured motor activities that build strength, speed, flexibility, and coordination (red light, green light; chase; free play).HPD-2q

Transition independently from active to quiet activities most of the time.HPD-2r

Recognize and communicate signs of being tired.HPD-3i

With increasing independence, start and participate in sleep routines.HPD-3j

Communicate ways sleep keeps us healthy and makes us feel good.HPD-3k

 Independently start and participate in sleep routines most of the time.HPD-3l

Demonstrate strength and balance by managing uneven surfaces such as hills, ramps, and steps.HPD-4l

Refine movements and show generally good coordination (e.g., throwing and catching).HPD-4m

Use a variety of toys and equipment that enhance gross motor development (balls, slides, pedaling toys, assistive technology).HPD-4n

Move their bodies in space with good coordination (running, hopping in place, galloping).HPD-4o

Coordinate movement of upper and lower body.HPD-4p

Perform complex movements smoothly (skipping, balancing on beams, hopping from one place to another).HPD-4q

Move quickly through the environment and be able to stop (run fast, pedal fast).HPD-4r

Show awareness of own body in relation to other people and objects while moving through space.HPD-4s

Draw simple shapes and figures (square for block, circles).HPD-5j

Engage in activities that require hand-eye coordination (build with manipulatives, mold PlayDoh®, work puzzles with smaller pieces).HPD-5k

Use tools that require strength, control, and dexterity of small muscles (forks, crayons, markers, safety scissors, adapted tools).HPD-5l

Draw and write smaller figures with more detail (faces with features, letters, or letter-like forms).HPD-5m

Engage in complex handeye coordination activities with a moderate degree of precision and control (fasten clothing, cut shapes, put together small pieces).HPD-5n

Use tools that require strength and dexterity of small muscles with a moderate degree of control (spray bottle, hole puncher).HPD-5o

Use words or sign language to ask for the things they need (food when hungry, drink when thirsty, go outdoors when they need to be physically active).HPD-6g

Use different strategies to calm themselves when needed (self-talk, deep breathing, cozy corner).HPD-6h

Use language to ask adults or peers specifically for the kind of help needed in a particular situation.HPD-6i

Consistently use strategies to calm themselves when needed.HPD-6j

Use adaptive equipment, ask for help with positioning and movement, and/or participate in medical care routines as needed.HPD-7j

Dress and undress themselves with occasional assistance.HPD-7k

Follow basic hygiene practices with reminders (brush teeth, wash hands, use toilet, cough into elbow).HPD-7l

Serve food for themselves.HPD-7m

Help with routine care of the indoor and outdoor learning environment (recycle, care for garden).HPD-7n

Name people who help children stay healthy.HPD-7o

Use adaptive equipment, ask for help with positioning and movement, and/or participate in medical care routines as needed. HPD-7p

Dress and undress themselves independently. HPD-7q

Gain independence in hygiene practices (throw tissues away and wash hands, flush toilet).HPD-7r

Eat with a fork.HPD-7s

Perform tasks to maintain the indoor and outdoor learning environment independently.HPD-7t

Describe the value of good health practices (wash hands to get rid of germs, drink milk to build strong bones).HPD-7u

Know what their bodies can do, and play within their abilities to avoid injury to self or others.HPD-8i

Usually recognize and avoid objects and situations that might cause harm.HPD-8j

Usually follow basic safety rules.HPD-8k

Call a trusted adult when someone gets injured or is in an unsafe situation.HPD-8l

Avoid potentially dangerous behaviors.HPD-8m

Consistently recognize and avoid people, objects, substances, activities, and environments that might cause harm.HPD-8n

 Independently follow basic safety rules.HPD-8o

Identify people who can help them in the community (police, firefighter, nurse).HPD-8p